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So you've made the decision that you want to eat a healthier diet. You know that eating whole food is best, but in the real world, sometimes you have to buy from those "forbidden" middle aisles in the grocery store that house the packaged, processed food. You want to buy the right food, but scanning those nutrition labels can feel like reading a foreign language. Eating packaged foods doesn't have to be a death sentence for healthy eating if you know what you should and shouldn't eat.This quiz will help you make sense of those nutrition labels.There are so many things to consider when reading a nutrition label. First, it's important to look at the ingredients list. This quiz will highlight what some of those obscure, hard-to-read items really mean for your health. Some of those items can affect levels in your body in a negative way. Others have been shown to cause cancer and are banned in other countries. Others are banned in cosmetics in the U.S. but are allowed in your food. This quiz will show you what to look for.The percentages and numbers listed under nutritional values and on the packages themselves can also be difficult to understand. You might be in the supermarket, studying the labels, and thinking, "The package states there is 25 percent less sodium. But less than what?" or "How can I tell if this pasta is really 100 percent whole grain?" You might also be thinking, "The nutrition label states there are zero grams of trans fat, but the ingredients indicate something different." or "There are vitamins and minerals in this food product, but how do I know if it is enough to make a healthy contribution to my diet?" You might also be wondering, "What are these percent daily values based on?" This quiz will answer all of these confusing questions.Deciphering packaging notes and nutrition labels can feel like rocket science, but it doesn't have to. Once you crack the code, you can feel confident about your choices and know that you are on your way to a healthier diet. Shopping in those forbidden aisles doesn't have to doom you to an unhealthy existence. If you know what to look for, you can sidestep those unhealthy traps. This quiz will arm you with all the right information you need to make educated choices and help you reach your healthy eating goals.
